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gabe3d
11/15/2006, 02:41 AM
Does anyone know what the maximum draining capacity a 1'' PVC tube can do and 3/4'' as well?

1SickReefer
11/15/2006, 02:46 AM
Using the following input parameters
Gallons per Hour = 600

Drain and Overflow sizes are calculated as
Recommended minimum drain pipe diameter = 1.01 inches
Recommended minimum linear overflow size = 9 inches

1SickReefer
11/15/2006, 02:47 AM
Calculators->Drain Size Calculator

Using the following input parameters
Gallons per Hour = 350

Drain and Overflow sizes are calculated as
Recommended minimum drain pipe diameter = 0.77 inches
Recommended minimum linear overflow size = 5 inches

gabe3d
11/15/2006, 02:56 AM
Thanks for the info. Never realized there was a calculator for this on the website. However do you actually know the formula? I actually want to calculate the amount of water that is passing through my sump, which is the opposite direction of the formula.

Thanks,
Gabe